446Where to Stay in Slovenia
Slovenia offers a range of accommodation, from luxurious
hotels to family-run pensions. For those travelling on
a budget, there are several bed and breakfast inns. It
is advisable to reserve ahead during the high season,
espe cially in the capital, Ljubljana, and in pop ular ski
resorts such as Kranjska Gora (see pp432–3).LJUBLJANA
Vila Veselova h ¡¡
Veselova 14, 1000 Tel (01) 5992 6721 Rooms 8 Map D3
This grand 19th-century villa on the edge of Tivoli Park (see p424) conceals a simple but intimate hostel-cum-
pension. Guests can choose between self-contained doubles, or six- to eight- bed dormitories, some of which
have en suite facilities in the hallway. Free Internet access. http://www.v-v.siAntiq Hotel h z ¡¡¡
Gornji trg 3, 1000 Tel (01) 421 3560 Fax (01) 421 3565 Rooms 16 Map E4
Located in the heart of the Old Town, this boutique hotel has rooms ranging from snug doubles with shared
facilities to regular-sized rooms with en suite bathrooms. There is also a split-level four-person apartment which
would suit those travelling as a group. http://www.antiqhotel.siMaček^ ¡¡¡
Krojaška 5, 1000 Tel (01) 425 3791 Rooms 5 Map E3
Situated right in the middle of the city centre and on the banks of the scenic Ljubljanica river, Maček is an
informal bed and breakfast. The hotel offers bright and cheerful bedrooms with laminated floors above its
popular café-bar. Wireless Internet is provided. http://www.sobe-macek.siAllegro z ¡¡¡¡
Gornji trg 6, 1000 Tel (059) 119 620 Fax (059) 119 620 Rooms 12 Map E4
A small and intimate bed and breakfast in one of Ljubljana’s most picturesque corners, occupying a recently
renovated house of medieval origin. Rooms feature warm colours, boldly patterned wallpaper and fancy textiles.
Breakfast is served in an atmospheric vaulted cellar and there is Wi-Fi coverage. http://www.allegrohotel.siCity Hotel h 0 å z 7 ¡¡¡¡
Dalmatinova 15, 1000 Tel (01) 239 0000 Fax (01) 239 0001 Rooms 200 Map E2
The City Hotel is handily located midway between the Old Town and the train and bus stations. The spacious
rooms are attractively decorated in red and cream along contemporary lines and equipped with modern
features such as flat-screen TVs. Wireless Internet is also available. http://www.cityhotel.siPrenočišče Slamič h ¡¡¡¡
Keršnikova 1, 1000 Tel (01) 433 8233 Fax (01) 433 8022 Rooms 10 Map E2
This homely pension-style place is situated between the main shopping area and Tivoli Park. Tastefully decorated
rooms each have a minibar and free Internet access. There are doubles as well as suites to accommodate three or
four guests. Breakfast is served in the Kavačaj café located next door. http://www.slamic.siGrand Hotel Union h 0 S å z 7 ¡¡¡¡¡
Miklošičeva 1, 1000 Tel (01) 308 1270 Fax (01) 308 1015 Rooms 327 Map E2
A glorious Art Nouveau property near the Tromostovje bridge, this hotel offers spacious rooms in the main
building and contemporary-style rooms aimed at business visitors in the modern annexe. There are on-site cafés and
restaurants, including Smrekarjev Hram, serving some of Ljubljana’s best international cuisine. http://www.gh-union.siSlon 0 å z 7 ¡¡¡¡¡
Slovenska cesta 34, 1000 Tel (01) 470 1100 Fax (01) 251 7164 Rooms 171 Map E2
Located a short distance from the Old Town, Slon offers fully equipped rooms with Internet facilities. Habsburg
Emperor Maximilian II once stayed at an inn on this site together with an elephant (slon in Slovene) presented to
him by the king of Portugal; hence the hotel’s name. http://www.hotelslon.comFURTHER AFIELD Hostel Celica h 0 z 7 ¡¡
Metelkova 8, 1000 Tel (01) 230 9700 Fax (01) 230 9714 Rooms 20
A classic among Europe’s hostels for its distinct interiors, Celica (The Cell) is housed in a former Yugoslav military
police station. Each room has been designed with a different theme and double rooms as well as bunk-bed
dormitories are available. A popular hostel, so advance booking is recommended. http://www.hostelcelica.comPRICE CATEGORIES
Price categories are for a standard double
room per night in high season, includ-
ing tax and service charges. Breakfast is
not included, unless specified.
¡ Under 50 euros
¡¡ 50–70 euros
¡¡¡ 70–100 euros
¡¡¡¡ 100–150 euros
¡¡¡¡¡ Over 150 eurosSLOVENIAMap References see map of Ljubljana pp418–19